Temper temper: Advice on controlling anger

Do you ever feel like you're going to just lose it? Someone cuts you off in traffic and you feel like you're literally seeing red or you find out that a "friend' has been gossiping about you behind your back? Getting angry is totally natural and there are probably a million and one things that can set a person off but the important thing is how you deal with your anger.

I admit that the one thing that always gets me is rude drivers. Someone who speeds up when you put your signal light on to change into their lane so that you can't get in, someone who doesn't bother to use their own signals (they're there for a reason people!), any driver who doesn't offer a thank-you wave after being let in -- the list goes on and on. On more than one occasion, and I'm not proud to admit it, I've lost it and cursed and given nasty gestures. But it's never gotten me anywhere.

If you find yourself having a similar negative reaction to a situation that angers you, it might be a good idea to take a look at some of these tips on anger management. Some may seem a bit silly at first, especially if you're in a rage. But you'd be surprised at how calming deep breathing is and how satisfying it is to go for a run instead of engaging in a yelling match. In the end, you'll come out the biggest winner.